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Pinyin and tones before a single character, then a full beginner course, HSK 1–2 grammar, and slow comprehensible input to train the ear.

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Stage 1 · Pinyin and tones, before anything else

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Pinyin, lesson by lesson

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  1. 1Chinese Alphabet / Pinyin - Master chinese pronunciation - Lesson 1 #learnchinese #learnmandarinyoutube.com
  2. 2Chinese Alphabet | Pinyin - Master Chinese pronunciation - Lesson 2 #learnchinese #learnmandarinyoutube.com
  3. 3Chinese Alphabet | Pinyin - Master Chinese pronunciation - Lesson 3 #chinese#mandarin#learnchineseyoutube.com
  4. 4Chinese Alphabet | Pinyin - Master Chinese pronunciation - Lesson 4 #chinese #freemandarinchineseyoutube.com
  5. 5Chinese Alphabet | Pinyin - Master Chinese pronunciation - Lesson 5 #learnchinese#chinesepinyinyoutube.com
  6. 6Chinese Alphabet | Pinyin - Master Chinese pronunciation - Lesson 6 #learnchinese #learnmandarinyoutube.com
  7. 7Chinese Alphabet | Pinyin - Master Chinese pronunciation - Lesson 7 #learnchinese #learnmandarinyoutube.com
  8. 8Chinese Alphabet | Pinyin - Master Chinese pronunciation - Lesson 8 #learnchinese #learnmandarinyoutube.com
  9. 9Chinese Alphabet | Pinyin - Master Chinese pronunciation - Lesson 9 #learnchinese#mandarinyoutube.com
  10. 10Chinese Alphabet | Pinyin - Master Chinese pronunciation - Lesson 10 #chinese #learnmandarinyoutube.com
  11. 11Chinese Alphabet | Pinyin - Master Chinese pronunciation - Lesson 11 #learnmandarin #learnchineseyoutube.com
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Chinese for beginners

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  1. 12The 10 Biggest Challenges For Chinese Learners SOLVEDyoutube.com
  2. 13This Guy Helped Me DOUBLE My Language Learning Gainsyoutube.com
  3. 14The TRUE Cost Of Fluent Chinese (WAY Less Than You Think)youtube.com
  4. 15How I Made Chinese Easyyoutube.com
  5. 16How to Use SMART Goals to Learn Chinese Fasteryoutube.com
  6. 17How to Learn Chinese: The Ultimate Guideyoutube.com
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The three tools you will use daily

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  1. 18MDBG Chinese dictionarymdbg.net
  2. 19Dong Chinese — characters and readingdong-chinese.com
  3. 20Hacking Chinese — how to study, not whathackingchinese.com

Stage 2 · The first course

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Introduction to Chinese, complete

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  1. 21Introduction to Chinese (New Course!) - For Complete Beginnersyoutube.com
  2. 22"Greeting and Self-Introduction!" Introduction to Chinese - Lesson 1youtube.com
  3. 23"How to Say Goodbye!" Introduction to Chinese - Lesson 2youtube.com
  4. 24"Calling out and Responding!" Introduction to Chinese - Lesson 3youtube.com
  5. 25"How to Say Thank You!" Introduction to Chinese - Lesson 4youtube.com
  6. 26"How to Say Sorry" Introduction to Chinese - Lesson 5youtube.com
  7. 27"Come do / not do something" Introduction to Chinese - Lesson 6youtube.com
  8. 28"Let's Go!" Introduction to Chinese - Lesson 7youtube.com
  9. 29"All right!" Introduction to Chinese - Lesson 8youtube.com
  10. 30"No Way!" Lesson 9 - Introduction to Chineseyoutube.com
  11. 31""Do you have...?" - Lesson 10 Introduction to Chineseyoutube.com
  12. 32"Asking and Answering Questions" Lesson 11 - Introduction to Chineseyoutube.com
  13. 33Complete Actions with "了" Lesson 12 - Introduction to Chineseyoutube.com
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The grammar reference this field agrees on

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  1. 34The Chinese Grammar Wikiresources.allsetlearning.com
  2. 35Wikibooks Chinese (Mandarin)en.wikibooks.org

Stage 3 · HSK 1 and 2 grammar

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HSK 1 grammar

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  1. 36Emphasizing specifics with 是……的 - Beginner Chinese Grammar HSK 1.15.1youtube.com
  2. 371.6.1 Say “know how to" with 会 | HSK 1 Beginner's Chinese Courseyoutube.com
  3. 381.3.1 Ask "what" with 什么 | HSK 1 Beginner's Chinese Courseyoutube.com
  4. 391.4.1 Ask "who" and "which" with 谁, 哪 | HSK 1 Beginner's Chinese Courseyoutube.com
  5. 40Emphasize time, place or manner with 是……的 sentences | HSK 1 Beginner's Chinese Course 1.15.1youtube.com
  6. 411.5.1 Ask "how many" with 几 | HSK 1 Beginner's Chinese Courseyoutube.com
  7. 42Asking "how much" with 多少 - Beginner Chinese Grammar HSK 1 Grammar 1.8.2youtube.com
  8. 431.14.1 Say completed action with 了 | HSK 1 Beginner's Chinese Courseyoutube.com
  9. 44Tell dates (Part 1) HSK 1 Beginner's Chinese Course 1.7.1youtube.com
  10. 451.14.2 Say "after" with 后 | HSK 1 Beginner's Chinese Courseyoutube.com
  11. 461.11.3 Say "before" or "ago" with 前 | HSK 1 Beginner's Chinese Courseyoutube.com
  12. 47Say "all" with 都 | HSK 1 Beginner's Chinese Course 1.14.4youtube.com
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HSK 2 grammar

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  1. 48HSK 2 Grammar 2.12.1 - Specifying degree with 得 - Chinese Grammaryoutube.com
  2. 492.13.1 Indicate continuous state with 着 | HSK 2 Beginner's Chinese Courseyoutube.com
  3. 50Expressing approximate numbers with 几、多 - HSK 2 Chinese Grammar 2.1.3youtube.com
  4. 51HSK 2 Grammar 2.1.1 Expressing intentions with 要 - Chinese Grammar Courseyoutube.com
  5. 52HSK 2 Grammar 2.6.1 Asking "how come" with 怎么 - Chinese Grammar Courseyoutube.com
  6. 532.3.2 Give short actions with 一下 | HSK 2 Beginner's Chinese Courseyoutube.com
  7. 54HSK 2 Grammar 2.3.1 Omitting nouns after 的 - Chinese Grammar Courseyoutube.com
  8. 552.15.1 Say "about to" with 要……了 | HSK 2 Beginner's Chinese Courseyoutube.com
  9. 562.8.3 Say "to invite," "to let," "to ask" with 请, 让, 叫 | HSK 2 Beginner's Chinese Courseyoutube.com
  10. 572.14.2 Express "although" with 虽然……但是 | HSK 2 Beginner's Chinese Courseyoutube.com
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Word lists and practice

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  1. 58HSK vocabulary lists and toolshskhsk.com

Stage 4 · Comprehensible input

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High-frequency Chinese for absolute beginners

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  1. 5915 Adjectives to Describe Anyone in Mandarin Chinese | Absolute Beginneryoutube.com
  2. 60Ready to Learn Chinese? Start With These 20 Essential Action Words For Absolute Beginneryoutube.com
  3. 6120 Practical Chinese Sentences You Need Now: Understand 100% in 10 Minutes!youtube.com
  4. 62Ready to Learn Chinese? Start With These 20 Words | Understand Beginner Stories Ep0 (HSK1)youtube.com
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Real-life slow Chinese

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  1. 63Cook With Me in Chinese: Hot & Sour Shredded Potatoes | Comprehensible Input (HSK1-3)youtube.com
  2. 64Can You Hear the Difference? Chinese Words That Sound SO Similar (HSK 1-3) (HSK 1-3)youtube.com
  3. 65What's in My Bag? Beginner Chinese Comprehensible Input (HSK 1-2)youtube.com
  4. 66Learn Chinese While I Cook Potato Beef Stew | Beginner Comprehensible Input（HSK 1-3)youtube.com
  5. 67Learn Chinese While I Clean | Beginner Comprehensible Input (HSK 1-3)youtube.com
  6. 68Learn Chinese While I Cook Tomato eggs | Easy Chinese for Beginners | Comprehensible Input (HSK 1-3)youtube.com
  7. 69Lunch with me in Chinese You'll Understand | Comprehensible Input | Slow Chinese Vlog (HSK 1-3)youtube.com
  8. 70Clean With Me in Chinese You'll Understand | Comprehensible Input | Slow Chinese Vlog (HSK 1-3)youtube.com
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A beginner story, in episodes

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  1. 71Fell Asleep in a Meeting? | Learn Chinese via Story | Beginner Comprehensible Input (HSK1-3)youtube.com
  2. 72What Is This Strange Fruit?! | Beginner Chinese Story (HSK 1–2) Comprehensible Input Ep18youtube.com
  3. 73Go to Hospital | Learn Chinese Without Studying | Beginner Comprehensible Story (Ep 16)youtube.com
  4. 74Hanzi Read Along | The Gym Story | Beginner Chinese Reading Practice | Patreon Sampleyoutube.com
  5. 75Learn Chinese Without Studying: Gym Story!Beginner Chinese Comprehensible Input (HSK 1-2)youtube.com
  6. 76Learn Chinese Without Studying | Win Lottery? | Beginner Comprehensible Input Story (Ep 15)youtube.com
  7. 77Tired of Forgetting Chinese? Try These 7 Beginner Stories | Comprehensible Input | HSK 1-2youtube.com
  8. 78Order Coffee Like a Local | Learn Chinese Via Story | Beginner Comprehensible Story (Ep 14)youtube.com
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Reading along in characters

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  1. 79Hanzi Read Along | The Gym Story | Beginner Chinese Reading Practice | Patreon Sampleyoutube.com
  2. 80Forget Flashcards: Read a Chinese Story Naturally! 🍜 Order Food at a Restaurant (Patreon Sample)youtube.com
  3. 81Chinese Isn't Hard — Stop Memorizing, Learn With Stories | Beginner Comprehensible Inputyoutube.com
  4. 82Forget Flashcards: Read Hanzi Naturally Like This!| Hanzi Read Along (Patreon Sample)youtube.com
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Graded reading

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  1. 83Mandarin Bean — graded readers with audiomandarinbean.com
  2. 84Chinese Reading Practicechinesereadingpractice.com
  3. 85Du Chineseduchinese.net

Stage 5 · Real Mandarin

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Super Easy Mandarin

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  1. 86The Most Common Chinese Adjectives You MUST Know | Super Easy Mandarin 13youtube.com
  2. 87Basic Conversation in Taiwan: Convenience Store | Super Easy Mandarin 12youtube.com
  3. 8850 Chinese Verbs You MUST Know | Super Easy Mandarin 11youtube.com
  4. 89Tour Around Taipei (IN SLOW MANDARIN) | Super Easy Mandarin 10youtube.com
  5. 9010 Chinese Phrases You MUST Know | Super Easy Mandarin 9youtube.com
  6. 91100 Words You Should Know to Get Stared With Chinese | Super Easy Mandarin 8youtube.com
  7. 92The Difference between 'Liang' and 'Er' Explained! | Super Easy Mandarin 7youtube.com
  8. 93How to Read Numbers in Mandarin | Super Easy Mandarin 6youtube.com
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Mandarin from the streets

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  1. 94Tourist Attractions in Taiwan | Easy Mandarin 123youtube.com
  2. 95Small Talk in Chinese | Easy Mandarin 122youtube.com
  3. 96How's the weather? | Easy Mandarin 121youtube.com
  4. 97A Trip To Hamburg | Easy Mandarin 120youtube.com
  5. 98Useful Conversations for Renting an Apartment in Taiwan | Easy Mandarin 119youtube.com
  6. 99Two Friends Chat at Intermediate Level | Easy Mandarin 118youtube.com
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Listening practice with pinyin and subtitles

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  1. 100(Slow Chinese) 中国的外卖员 - Chinese Delivery Driversyoutube.com
  2. 101(Slow Chinese) 什么是高考？The biggest exam in China! 【中文/ENG/PINYIN】youtube.com
  3. 102(Slow Chinese) 中国人过什么节日？What Holidays Do Chinese People Celebrate? 【中文/ENG/PINYIN】youtube.com
  4. 103(Slow Chinese) What's Dating and Marriage Like in China? - 中国人怎样谈恋爱？youtube.com
  5. 104(Slow Chinese) Work Culture in China - 996, 躺平，内卷，摸鱼youtube.com
  6. 105【说中文，长知识】为什么中国人喜欢喝热水？Why Do Chinese People Drink Hot Water?youtube.com
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Grammar points, short

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  1. 106Belajar Susunan Kalimat Dasar (SPOK) - Grammar Bahasa Mandarinyoutube.com
  2. 107Belajar Aturan Waktu dan Jam Dalam Bahasa Mandarinyoutube.com
  3. 108Belajar Jenis Kalimat Tanya - Grammar Bahasa Mandarinyoutube.com
  4. 109Belajar Aturan Hari Dan Tanggal Dalam Bahasa Mandarinyoutube.com
  5. 110Perbedaan Detail 的, 地 dan 得 - Belajar Grammar Mandarinyoutube.com
  6. 111Keterangan Tempat Bahasa Mandarin - Grammar Mandarinyoutube.com
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Daily practice

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  1. 112Duolingo's Chinese courseduolingo.com
  2. 113Anki, for charactersapps.ankiweb.net
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The courses these videos come from

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  1. 114Chinese Zero to Hero: Introduction To Chinese (Full Course) (13 videos)youtube.com
  2. 115Chinese Zero to Hero: HSK 1 Grammar (25 videos)youtube.com
  3. 116Chinese Zero to Hero: HSK 2 Grammar (31 videos)youtube.com
  4. 117Chinese Zero to Hero: Chinese Listening Practice【中文/ENG/PINYIN】 (17 videos)youtube.com
  5. 118Tingting Comprehensible Chinese: Comprehensible Input - Real Life Slow Chinese (HSK 1-3 Beginner) (12 videos)youtube.com
  6. 119Tingting Comprehensible Chinese: Super Beginner Chinese Story | The Misadventures of Mark(Season 1) (24 videos)youtube.com
  7. 120Easy Languages: Super Easy Mandarin - Mandarin for Beginners (13 videos)youtube.com
  8. 121Easy Languages: Easy Mandarin - Learn Mandarin from the streets (123 videos)youtube.com
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How to use this path

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  1. 122Tones are learned early or fixed painfully
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